Looking for balance

58. Teach me

Hi there. From now on, I'll post the rewritten remaining chapters before my beta edits them. Then I'll replace each of them with the clean version. Until then, just so you know, you might find some mistakes. 

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09/11/24 EDIT: Thanks to KumaZura for proof reading this chapter.

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"We'll have at least two days ahead of us for the Log-Pose to recharge, so you'll have free time if you want," the navigator explained to her friends, her glass of tangerine juice in hand. The Sunny was going to reach their destination the next day, so Nami was informing her crewmates of the last details around the breakfast table that morning.

"You said that this island was full of criminals, that we should be on the lookout and spend nothing?" Franky pointed out as he was grabbing his bottle of cola.

The young woman shrugged. "Regarding our stocks, I'll negotiate. But for the rest, you can lose all your money buying worthless trinkets, I don't care."

"What about security?" Brook asked while Usopp was sighing. "Wouldn't it be safer to stay together?"

"Do as you please but I've already booked Sanji-kun to do the shopping with us, it seems that the market is a place exposed to attacks," she quietly replied.

"I'll be your personal bodyguard as much as you want, Nami-san!" The blond twirled behind her.

"Lovely," the sniper muttered while choosing a pastry.

"Ah, and we'll probably buy clothes in the afternoon with Robin so we'll take Zoro. Busy streets can be very dangerous and I don't wanna worry," the red-haired young woman casually added.

"No way," the fencer growled between his teeth from the other side of the table.

"What about our safety?" The gunner also complained.

"You can come if you keep quiet," she said, shrugging again.

"Don't worry, Usopp!" The cyborg got enthused, "We'll do lots of super interesting and super secure stuff!"

"I wanna come!" Luffy added, drawing two sausages from the dish.

"Yes, we'll do something together so we'll be safe!" Chopper agreed, relieved.

"Nami-san, Robin-chan, give up the mosshead; I am at your disposal to accompany you!" The cook offered them, placing a waffle for the archaeologist with an outsized smile on his lips. "I could carry your bags while protecting you and you'll always feel safe, I swear!"

The navigator agreed with a nod and the musician poured himself some hot tea. "What can we do over there?" He asked. "Are there any local specialties apart from the innocents' robbery?"

"Their dance clubs are very famous," Robin replied, bringing her own cup to her lips.

"Dancing, what a great idea!" Her friend was delighted. "What kind of dance is it?"

"I think this is suggestive and lascivious dance on a rhythm both stirring and languorous," the archaeologist answered peacefully.

At these words, all the faces turned to her, taken aback, with the exception of Luffy who was continuing to devour his meal and Nami who was gravely nodding.

"You mean it's... It's a specialty?!" Usopp seemed really shocked.

"What? What is it?" The little reindeer had big innocent eyes reflecting his incomprehension.